Education - Seminars - Convention
AZPPA Education 2010
Tonto National Monument Photo Walk February 10 & 25, 2010
Sandy Puc Family Tour - February 14, 2010
AZPPA Convention and State Print Competition Feb. 21-22, 2010
ASMP Seminar Mutimedia & Video February 27, 2010
Russell Beach - Photo Restoration Monthly Meeting March 1, 2009
WPPI 2010 Convention & Trade Show March 4–11, 2010
Presidents Pot Luck - David lloyd March 14, 2010
Tonto National Monument Photo Walk March 9 & 18 & 24, 2010
Pricing Program Panel AZPPA & ASMP Monthly Meeting April 5, 2010
Tonto National Monument Photo Walk April 7 & 13 & 22, 2010
Presidents Pot Luck - Mike Newman Quickbooks and Business April 18, 2010
AZPPA All Day - Sales Seminar - Dennis Nesbit - Monthly Meeting
May 2, 2010
8x10 Print Critique AZPPA Monthly Meeting May 3, 2010
AZPPA Spring Studio Tour - Shelly Fields May 16, 2010
AZPPA All Day - an Artistic Journey with Arthur Rainville June 6, 2010
Arthur Rainville Part Duex Monthly Meeting June 7, 2010
Presidents Pot Luck - Wendy Newman Underwater Photography June 27, 2010
AZPPA Monthly Meeting - Adam Nollmeyer July 12, 2010
Scott Hargis - Architectural Photography Lighting Seminar Monthly Meeting
Aug 2, 2010
Presidents Pot Luck - Melinda Kolker Adobe in Design August 22, 2010
Kay Eskridge - Marketing to Mommies & Hot New Mommy Trends - Monthly Meeting - Sept 13, 2010
SWPPA Regional Convention & Affiliated Judging September 17-21, 2010
Jefferson Todd - True Business - AZPPA Monthly Meeting October 4, 2010
AZPPA Fall Fest - Figure Study Seminar - Gerald Hardage October 17-18, 2010
8x10 Print Critique AZPPA - Monthly Meeting - November 1, 2010
AZPPA Fall Studio Tour - Adam Nollmeyer November 14, 2010
Steve Helmbrecht - AZPPA All Day - Full day HDR Workshop - December 5, 2010
Steve Helmbrecht - The Sun Is my Fill Light - Monthly Meeting
December 6, 2010
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AZPPA Education 2010
Tonto National Monument Photo Walk February 10 & 25, 2010
Limited to 5-7 photographers the Tonto photo walk is a great way to see the ruins at Tonto National Monument. Travel the back country trail to the Upper Ruins lead by Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman Rex & Peg Lavoie who are in their 2nd year of volunteering and leading photo tours at Tonto. The cost is only the $3 park admission per person. Call for reservations 928-467-2241 Ext. 25 You can find more information on the Tonto National Monument Here http://www.nps.gov/tont/index.htm
KUDOS FOR THE PHOTO WALKS
Rex & Peg, Once again, thanks for the memorable experience and photo tips. You both made the trip a great one. Best of luck in your travels, bob rehder
It was great time at Tonto. Thanks for having us on the photo walk.... I wasn’t as speedy as brother Bob, but my part of the adventure is now complete. You can find the photos I shot posted here: http://www.sunfellowphotography.com/clients/2009/03.12.09_tonto/ And the video I made is posted here: http://vimeo.com/3860370 Rex and Peg, send me your mailing address and I will mail you a DVD with the images. Rex and Peg, thanks for the great tour.
Rex, thank you very much again for spending the time with me last Tuesday to visit and photograph the upper ruins. The nesting bird at the upper ruins, which I thought was a wren, is indeed a rock wren. Dave Cox
Rex, Peg and the Daves, It was great time at Tonto. Thanks for having us on the photo walk.... If you see something that can be used by the organization I’ll offer the same deal you are... Let me know. Here’s the link to images that I have played with. http://bcphotography.com/clients/tonto_monument_web Best, Bob Bob Coates
Dear Rex and Peg,
Thank you so much for your excellent guided tour of the upper ruins at Tonto National Monument on March 18, 2009. Your friendly personalities, along with your expert guidance and tips helped to make the occasion a memorable experience for me. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in an in-depth look at the monument and ruins. All the very best to you. Carpe Lignum... Bill Bernbeck
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Sandy Puc 2010 Family Tour February 14, 2010
You became a photographer to follow your passion, now learn how to profit from that passion. The Sandy Puc' Family Tour 2010, part three in the Passion for Profit seminar tour series, will make you fall in love with photography all over again, see your career in a new light, and set your family market on fire. Market your studio as the most family friendly in the community.
Create positive buzz that attracts family business.
UNDERSTAND THE FINER POINTS IN MARKETING TO FAMILIES:
• Create family campaigns with a wow factor.
• Get families through the door when you most need their business.
• Create repeat business.
• Work with charities and create fun, profitable, and philanthropic marketing that attract families.
WATCH SAM IN ACTION:
• Discover the best way to conduct a family portrait session with diverse ages and personalities.
• See the best poses to communicate family bonds.
Understand the psychology behind running a family session.
SEE HOW YOU CAN MAKE YOUR FAMILY SESSIONS RUN MORE SMOOTHLY:
• Learn Sam's timesaving tips
• Get expert advice on tools of the trade.
• Conquer obstacles that hinder your success.
• Understand efficient studio protocols.
• Develop a positive, can-do philosophy.
• Create a culture of success in your business.
• Be infused with unbridled enthusiasm!
Sam has a way of building excitementand generating passion in her audience that makes them eager to reach new heights of success and enjoy the process of creating a rich, meaningful life and business. Each attendee receives fantastic offers from Sam's sponsors and gets to talk face-to-face with some of her favorite vendors at the tour trade show.
AZPPA Member discount code AFF10 to receive a $20 discount Only $59 for azppa members using the discount code. $79 without code and & $99 at the door.
1:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. More Info
Seminar Trade Show 1:00 p.m. - 2:00pm Seminar 2:00pm - 7:30 p.m. Register online
Sheraton Crescent 2620 West Dunlap Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021
602-943-8200 Shereton Crescent Special Offers
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AZPPA Convention and State Print Competition Feb. 21-22, 2010
Download Registration for 2010 AZPPA Convention - Sign up before January 15th for the best (discounted) rate!! Download 2010 Convention Schedule.
Wednesday February 17 - Deadline for SHIPPED print cases to be received for AZPPA 2010 State print comp. Send to Sara Goodnick Photography 14926 N Lost Tank Trail Fort McDowell, AZ 85264
2010 AzPPA Print Compettion Rules and forms downloads are here.
• 2010 Official Print Comp Rules - please read and understand these rules as a failure to follow them will result in disqualification of your prints for judging. If you don't uderstand anything contact Print Chair Jim Walls or Jury Chair Bob Coates
• 2010 Print Comp Entry Form - Fill out and add this file to your print case
• Print Labels - For the back of your individual prints. These should be placed in the middle of the back of the image with the label near the top of the print.
• Display Labels - These are to be applied to the middle bottom of your prints and should be folded on the scored line to not show during competiton but be able to view when displayed the the convention.
• Album Labels - Use this as your official album entry form.
• Shipping Labels - Use these if you are not hand carrying your prints.
Saturday February 20
6-8 PM - Print Competition Case drop off and Late Registration.
Sunday February 21
7:30 AM Registration and Check-in for Convention.
8 AM - 4 PM Print Competition
8 AM - 5 PM Silent Auction open
8:10 AM Judges meet.
8:30 AM Print Competition - Plan to attend! Make sure you attend the competiton to hear the judges comments on why prints are scored the way they are. This is a great way to learn about making stronger prints.
10:30 AM - 5 PM Sponsor/VendorExhibits
Noon to 12:45 PM - Lunch
i PM - 5 PM - Sam Gardner M.Photog. Cr., CPP, F–PPW
Sam Gardner Bio: Sam’s keen interest for capturing quality images is only exceeded by his passion for sharing with others.
He has been teaching photography workshops since 1980, while owning and operating a studio in Northwest Washington since 1983. His photographs have garnered numerous awards nationally and in his home state of Washington.
In eight years of entering PPA’s national print competition, his images have been in the Loan or Showcase collections nearly every year and often used by PPA for promotional materials. Perhaps more importantly, Sam’s portraits are displayed and enjoyed by many clients. His enthusiasm and teaching skills are sure to carry you forward in your pursuit of better image making.
Whether presenting or judging, his chief concern is providing high quality constructive feedback and encouraging others to effectively market, efficiently capture and profitably deliver truly professional photographs to their clients.
Sam continues his own education by studying with the best available, and personally challenges himself with studying art and art history to improve his compositions. He currently serves as a PPA approved International Juror as well as a PPA Councilor and an Affiliate School Director.
KUDOS for Gardner's Speaking
"I met Sam when he came to Connecticut to judge print competition and speak at our state convention. During competition I was struck by his photographic knowledge and his ability to convey his thoughts in a clear and productive manner. He was able to critique images with constructive comments indicating a strong understanding of photography and light.
Later on in the convention, I had the pleasure of attending his seminar. I was thrilled to finally hear an artist in the field who could also teach. Being a certified teacher, I am constantly frustrated by the presenters in the industry who talk rather then teach. Not only was Sam’s seminar interesting, it was presented in a manner that the audience was able to receive and retain the information. He engaged us with activities and questions. I left with the ability to remember and use the things I learned.
His presentation was organized and well balanced. Sam inspired us with knowledge of how to create beautiful images. He then complimented the photographic with the business side of photography.
I would highly recommend Sam to any association or group looking for a speaker. His knowledge coupled with the ability to teach is a rare combination. I have no doubt that he will inspire and educate. Whether it is for a day or a week, Sam has the skills necessary to truly help photographers grow in their profession." Jennifer Roggi Cr.Photog. CBM, ABI
SamGardnerPhotography.com
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5:15 PM - 6:15 PM - Dinner
6:30 PM - 8:45 PM - Clay Allen CPP, Cr. Photog.
6 Elements of Light - Interpreting Landscape Lighting Impact
Veteran Oklahoma photographic educator Clay Allen offers a different look at elements of landscape photography with a presentation built around the six qualities of light, noticing their presence and using them to advantage in creating images with impact. Discussed during the presentation will be adapting to conditions, and the fact landscape photography requires careful study if the maker intends to get the best possible results from the outdoor effort. Elements such as time of day, camera angle, qualities of light available, season of the year, angle of the sun and atmospheric conditions all come into play to create that special image. Once those have been analyzed, we use such visual parts of speech as line, shape, texture, form, color and pattern to guide our viewers to our subject message. Use of filters to control the impact of the image will be discussed, using both film and digital techniques for super results. Created to help his Oklahoma Career Tech photography students to better grasp the impact of the six qualities of light, the program features a variety of both black and white and color images, made in both the film and digital realms.
Clay Allen Bio: Selected in 1988 to create an associate degree in Photography Technology at Oklahoma State University’s technical branch in Okmulgee, Allen began with very basic darkroom tools and small classroom space and over the next 14 years build a program that graduated 100 professional photographers before retiring from the university in 2002.
While building and teaching the degree program, Allen created a landscape workshop to take his students and often several professional photographers into the Southwest to experience the wide variety of lighting and atmospheric challenges that could give them a better understanding the skills needed to work in environments where controls were limited.
Over a 20 year period several hundred photographers experienced the great outdoors in workshops across New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Colorado. After being retired for one year, Allen accepted the challenge of rebuilding the only photography program in the Oklahoma Career Tech system at Tulsa Technology Center.
Active in professional associations since the early 1970’s, Allen is a Photographic Craftsman and holds the Certified Professional Photographer status since 1982. He currently serves as vice president of the Southwest Professional Photographers Association after many years on the board of directors and for 11 years served as editor of the Southwest Image magazine. He served as president of the Professional Photographers of Oklahoma in 1999-2000 and was awarded the PPA National Award in 2002 from Oklahoma. clayallenphotography.com
9 PM - 11 PM - President’s Party - Hosted by AZPPA
Monday February 22
8 AM - 5 PM Sponsor/Vendor exhibits
8 AM - 11:45 AM Silent Auction open
8 AM - 11:45 AM - Suzette Allen, API, CPP, Cr.Photog., FSWPP
Photoshop Composites—with Creativity AND Speed! All Levels
With an intense focus on Efficiency [and Profitability!] you will learn how to make original and creative composites in record time—AND make them into templates to make even more profit! Suzette will demonstrate how to make and use brushes and fun ornamentation for style and show you how to apply textures and overlays for added dimension and depth! Learn to use layer masks, how to populate templates with clipping masks and even more invaluable time savers as you shave off hours in Photoshop and add to that profit line! You won’t want to miss this full day of creativity and design with Suzette! She is well known for her creative templates and products as well as her incredibly useful and relevant Photoshop techniques!
LIST OF TOPICS: • Template Techniques • Layer Blending Modes • Clipping Masks
• Flexibility and Control with Layers & Adjustment Layers
• Textures and Presentation Effects • Custom Brush Making and Logo Brushes
• Creative Composites & Image Blends
Suxette Allen Bio: Suzette Allen is the In-Demand Photoshop instructor in the Photographic Industry and is well known for her down-to-earth and easy-to-understand teaching style. She has a remarkable talent for simplifying Photoshop down to understandable terms and easy techniques to follow, and consistently gets rave reviews from her students!
All of her material is relevant to Portrait-Wedding Photographers because she comes from over 20 years as a professional photographer and years of experience as a digital retoucher at a photo lab. Understanding what is truly valuable, applicable and practical for the Portrait-Wedding Photographer is what makes her classes so popular--AND useful!
Her classes, programs and instructional products all reflect Suzette’s philosophy for working in Photoshop: nondestructive methods that are flexible for creativity, but still maintain the vital element of efficiency!
KUDOS for Allen's Speaking:
Just wanted to thank you again for a great class! My brain is fried, but otherwise I'm back in my office ready to rock 'n roll. (Or maybe cha-cha-cha!!) Whoever said you can't teach an old dog new tricks obviously didn't know YOU!
If all this new knowledge actually speeds up my workflow you may have saved my marriage. No kidding- my husband is always poking his head around the door asking "When are you coming out?" Maybe you should add "marriage saver" to your list of accomplishments! ha ha Judy Crookston
Thanks Suzette, I can't tell you how much I enjoyd your seminar at West Coast school. I was sitting there with my mouth hanging open. I only caught about 1/25 of what you were saying but just knowing that all that is in Photoshop is an eye opner for me. Blessings! Diana Vader
Just wanted to let you know, I'm saving loads of time with your pointers already - it really has made an amazing difference in my workflow, my photo quality and my capability to spend more time actually taking pictures! Emily Cavaco, NY
I just want to thank you for a terrific job teaching the Photoshop class in Pasadena. Your teaching style, patience, and attention really helped me absorb the material. Prior to this class I had some knowledge of Photoshop but never fully was comfortable at using it. Now I feel so much more confident and at ease sitting in front of the screen using my Intuos 3! I can't wait to start working with real clients digitally. Thanks again for the most valuable Photoshop learning experience to date. Thomas Pham, Ridgecrest, CA
SuzetteAllen.com
Take your PPA National PPA Certification Exam 9:30 AM
Certification by PPA is a feather in your cap to help separate you from photographers who just have a camera. Attaining your Certification can also be a cofidence booster as well as a marketing tool.
Why get Certified?
The certification program assures the general public that you, as a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP), are a quality professional. It’s like quality assurance because certification is a credential consumers and businesses understand. More importantly, it provides you with a tool for telling the world—and all those potential clients—why they should call you rather than the competitor down the street.
After all, you will be one of less than 3% of professional photographers (less than 1,725 in the world) who have attained certification.
Learn more about PPA National Certification Here
Noon - 1:15 PM - Awards Banquet Luncheon - General membership meeting
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM Closing of Silent Auction & dedicated Sponsor/Vendor time
1:45 PM - 4:30 PM - Patricia Mathis - M.Photog.
Cutting Edge Weddings: Catering to the Modern Bride
This program covers the art of wedding photography from beginning to end. It is packed full of valuable information on everything you need to know to make wedding photography a successful part of your business. Expect to come away with new ideas on creative marketing to get you the clients you want, branding your style to make you unforgettable, catering to your clients in a way that makes you their best friend, and how to create images that are trendy and stand out in today’s market (and yes, this last part requires technical skill). This program is a great blend of business and beauty, technical and artistic.
Topics covered in this presentation:
1. Money and Market Mindset – What is yours? Let’s talk bottom line, how much are you really making, or losing in your business as it stands now? Let’s throw some numbers around, shall we?
2. IMAGE: You never get a 2nd chance to make a first impression. In the beginning...there was….NOTHING!...So, start creating! and, “Pretend until you become”!
3. Throwing your line out there and reeling in your catch– and deciding whether or not to keep it!
4. Good Hospitality – when it’s your party, be the best dressed person there – on the outside and the inside!
5. Setting and then Exceeding your clients expectations! – It’s easy to do when you set the bar to begin with.
6. Creating work that makes your image a reality and not a sham. Let’s talk cameras, lenses, lights, post production and products!
Patricia Mathis Bio: Patricia Mathis has always has a passion for the arts. At the age of nine, she started oil painting and pottery. Later, she perfected her skills in pencil and charcoal mediums while creating likenesses of her friends and family. Patricia went to college for the arts and met her husband Stephen. They moved to Belgium soon after they were married. While in Europe, Patricia fell in love with photography, building her skills as they toured Belgium and the surrounding countries. When they returned stateside, Patricia continued to grow her skills as a photographer by studying under and working with some of the top photographers in the nation. Patricia earned her Masters of Photography from PPA in a record three years. She has been awarded PPA Photographer of the Year (Bronze and Gold levels) for the past two years. This year, she was also named Children's Photographer of the Year and Wedding Photographer of the Year for PPSDC. Patricia's passion for art and for people is the force that drives her to continually strive for new heights as a photographer. "I consider it such a priviledge when I am invited to be a part of the most special times in people's lives. It is a priviledge that I take very seriously."
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4:30 PM - 5:00 PM Dedicated Sponsor/Vendor time
5 PM - 7 PM Bruce Berg, M.Photog., Cr.,
OUT SMART, OUT SHOOT, OUT SELL
Trying to survive in today”s High School senior market?
Oregon’s award-winning photographer will show you how to take the senior market to a whole new level. Providing you with great marketing and sales tips, this seminar is filled with pertinent and practical information that will help you improve your bottom line.
Considered by his peers to be one of the more creative photographers on the West Coast, Bruce has been a Master Photographer since 1992 and Craftsman Photographer since 1997. His images have been featured in more than 200 books, calendars magazines and greeting cards. Recently, he was quoted by USA TODAY for a feature article about High School Senior portraits. Bruce’s work has been on display at Disney’s Epcot center three times, and is on permanent display at the Hines Photography Museum in Nova Scotia.
KUDOS for Berg's speaking
“Out of over 11 seminars we had in Sacramento in 2008, Bruce Berg’s was the best of them all!” Dan Jones, PPSV President, California
“Bruce, I just wanted to drop a note to say thank you for coming and speaking at the Northern Lights Conference in Minnesota. I enjoyed your talk and I appreciate so much of what you had to say, you really hit my goals and touched my heart.”Kelly Beniek, Waite Park, Minnesota
”Your photography is beautiful, your marketing materials are awesome and you made
the SPI convention worth every penny. Your session was truly the highlight of the
entire convention for me. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!”
Colleen Leffler, Mooresville, Indiana
BruceBerg.com SeniorPhotographs.com
Download Registration for 2010 AZPPA Convention - Sign up before January 15th for the best (discounted) rate!!
7 PM - Go home and rest.
Tuesday February 22
8 AM - Noon - Build your "Punch List" of things that you learned at the convention and set calendar dates for when you are going to implement many of the different ideas that you learned at the convention. Don't skip this step as this will help you get the most "Bang for your Buck" from your AZPPA convention experience.
Mark your calendar now for the next AZPPA Convention. We have another great line-up of speakers and education! It will be held at the Fiesta Resort Conference Center 2100 S. Priest Dr. Tempe, AZ 85282. Hotel rate of $129 Single or Double for attendees. Deadline February 5 for hotel rate. Mention Arizona professional Photographers Association. Download Directions
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ASMP Seminar February 27, 2010
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Doors open half an hour earlier.
Is video or multimedia an option for your business? How do you get started? How steep is the learning curve?
Paula Lerner and Gail Mooney, two accomplished still photographers, are expanding their markets and the reach of their work through the use of multimedia and video. Come learn how photographers can apply their skills to these new outlets. Lerner and Mooney will share their work; discuss the basics of each medium, the critical nature of good audio and careful lighting. This is a four-hour seminar.
Seminar Topics
•Technology is changing how our clients communicate • An introduction to multimedia
• An introduction to video • Capture considerations for both mediums
• The importance of good audio • The importance of good lighting • Equipment considerations • Making the business side work
FULL DETAILS
Where: Ken Easley/First Studio, 631 N. 1st Avenue Phoenix, AZ
REGISTER NOW! Pre-registration is required to be eligible for door prizes.
Cost:
40.00 — ASMP Member
0.00 — ASMP Leader
75.00 — Non-member
65.00 — Professional Association member *
25.00 — Student *
Door Prizes:
A copy of the ASMP Professional Business Practices in Photography book
A copy of the Digital Photography Best Practices and Workflow Handbook
An ADBASE Regional Subscription + Emailer (worth up to $990)
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AZPPA Monthly Meeting March 1, 2010
6PM - 6:45 Speed Mentoring, Networking and New Member Orientation
6:45 PM Member Spotlight
7 PM - Russell Beach, M. Photog., Adobe cert. - Photoshop Photo Restoration
Master Photographer Russel Beach is a wonderful photographer based in Cottonwood, AZ who has decided to specialize in photo restoration. As you can see from Russell's work below he has a lot to share in showing you skills you can use to help your studio's bottom line. Russell is an Adobe Certified Expert and has mastered techniques that will get you started in photo restoration. You will be amazed by many of the timesaving Photoshop tips and techniques that will be shown at this program. Check out Russ's web site http://www.beachsonlocation.com
Russell's Bio: Russell and his wife Susan Beach are among 15 nationally recognized photographers selected for inclusion in the book, "PROFESSIONAL STRATEGIES and TECHNIQUES for DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHERS." By Bob Coates
Russ and Susan are recognized nationally for their pioneering efforts in the field of digital imaging and how the small town photographer is able to bring the latest technology to the local scene and provide their clients with all the benefits that digital imaging can provide.
Russell and Susan have operated Beach's On Location for 11 years in the Cottonwood area and service local as well as national clients. They moved here from Maui, Hawaii in 1994 where they operated a 2,000sq ft. studio for 9 years.
Russell is a Professional Photographers of America, MASTER OF PHOTOGRAPHY and is an ADOBE Certified Expert. In addition to providing Commercial, and Family photography, he teaches Adobe PhotoShop to Professional Photographers from across the nation including Hawaii and Alaska. Russell's background includes 45 years of professional photography having worked as a Wildlife Photographer in Africa, and as a scientific and technical photographer at White Sands Missile Range, the ARPA Operated Maui Optical Station, Hawaii and the University of Alaska’s Geophysical Institute. His career has taken him to more than 30 countries around the world.
KUDOS for Russell's Photoshop Knowledge:
I've known Russell for 10 years and have always been impressed with his Photoshop skills. I learned many techniques sitting over his shoulder saying, " I didn't know you could do that! That fast!!" Even as my Photoshop skills increased and I became a trainer for Software Cinema and began writing books and articles for professional magazines I still turned to Russ for advice on particularly tricky problems. I still do to this day. Even if you don't do photo restoration as part of your business Russ's Photoshop techniques can help you with you portrait business. Sincerely, Bob Coates
First meeting is free. Non-members $25. Held at the Fiesta Resort Conference Center 2100 S Priest Drive Tempe, AZ 85282 Tel: (480) 967-1441 Download Directions
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WPPI 2010 CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW March 4 – 11, 2010
Wedding & Portrait Photographers Convention. MGM GRAND CONFERENCE CENTER, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA For more information on pre-convention, convention and print competition go to wppionline.com
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Tonto National Monument Photo Walk March 9 & 18 & 24, 2010
Limited to 5-7 photographers the Tonto photo walk is a great wat to see the ruins at Tonto National Monument. Travel the back country trail to the Upper Ruins lead by Mater of Photography and Photographic Craftsman Rex & Peg Laveiox who are in their 2nd year of volunteering and leading photo tours at Tonto. The cost is only the $3 park admission per person. Call for reservations 928-467-2241 Ext. 25 You can find more information on the Tonto National Monument Here http://www.nps.gov/tont/index.htm
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AZPPA Monthly Meeting April 5, 2010
6PM - 6:45 Networking, New Member Orientation and Speed Mentoring
6:45 Member Spotlight
7 PM - Pricing Program Panel in conjunction with ASMP (American Society of Media Photographers)
Tonto National Monument Photo Walk April 7 & 13 & 22, 2010
Limited to 5-7 photographers the Tonto photo walk is a great way to see the ruins at Tonto National Monument. Travel the back country trail to the Upper Ruins lead by Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman Rex & Peg Lavoie who are in their 2nd year of volunteering and leading photo tours at Tonto. The cost is only the $3 park admission per person. Call for reservations 928-467-2241 Ext. 25 You can find more information on the Tonto National Monument Here http://www.nps.gov/tont/index.htm
KUDOS FOR THE PHOTO WALKS
Rex & Peg, Once again, thanks for the memorable experience and photo tips. You both made the trip a great one. Best of luck in your travels, bob rehder
It was great time at Tonto. Thanks for having us on the photo walk.... I wasn’t as speedy as brother Bob, but my part of the adventure is now complete. You can find the photos I shot posted here: http://www.sunfellowphotography.com/clients/2009/03.12.09_tonto/ And the video I made is posted here: http://vimeo.com/3860370 Rex and Peg, send me your mailing address and I will mail you a DVD with the images. Rex and Peg, thanks for the great tour.
Rex, thank you very much again for spending the time with me last Tuesday to visit and photograph the upper ruins. The nesting bird at the upper ruins, which I thought was a wren, is indeed a rock wren. Dave Cox
Rex, Peg and the Daves, It was great time at Tonto. Thanks for having us on the photo walk.... If you see something that can be used by the organization I’ll offer the same deal you are... Let me know. Here’s the link to images that I have played with. http://bcphotography.com/clients/tonto_monument_web Best, Bob Bob Coates
Dear Rex and Peg,
Thank you so much for your excellent guided tour of the upper ruins at Tonto National Monument on March 18, 2009. Your friendly personalities, along with your expert guidance and tips helped to make the occasion a memorable experience for me. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in an in-depth look at the monument and ruins. All the very best to you. Carpe Lignum... Bill Bernbeck
AZPPA All Day - Sales Seminar Dennis Nesbit May 2, 2010
6PM - 6:45 Speed Mentoring, Networking and New Member Orientation
6:45 Member Spotlight
7 PM - Dennis Nesbit on selling your wares...
AZPPA Monthly Meeting May 3, 2010
6PM - 6:45 Speed Mentoring, Networking and New Member Orientation
7PM Dennis Nesbit will be a guest judge...
It's 8x10 Print Competition time. The Semiannual 8x10 Print Critique is open to anyone! AzPPA members can enter for free, $20 entry fee for non-members
Entries accepted from 6:00pm to 6:45pm the evening of the print competition
We will have an expert panel of judges that will critique your images. This is a
great way to select your images for the regional Print competition, AZPPA State competiton and the 2009 International PPA Print Competition.
1. The main purpose is to help our members select their best images and give guidance on preparing a print case to enter at our annual state print competition, a PPA Regional, or PPA National Print Competition.
2. To help members improve their photography and Photoshop skills.
3. To earn merits for the Distinguished Photographer’s Award.
Qualifications For Print Entry
1. Members of the Arizona Professional Photographers Association may enter the print critique for free. A $20 entry fee is required for non-members.
2. Members must be present at the meeting at which they enter prints and prints must be entered by deadline time. Entries are accepted from 6:00pm until 6:45pm on the day of the meeting.
Print Rules
1. Only 8x10 photographs or any sized albums may be entered. No other print size is allowed. Prints do not need to be mounted or sprayed. (This rule is drastically different to PPA's and AzPPA's Annual Print Competition rules. At the Print Critique, our main goal is to encourage photographers to enter competition and receive the valuable learning experience that is gained by competing. Before entering a print into State or National level competitions, be sure the print meets their requirements).
2. The prints brought for judging must be marked with the category to which they belong. All prints may be entered in the same category.
a. Portrait
b. Commercial/Industrial (Tear sheets may be included to assist judges)
c. Illustrative
d. Wedding Photograph
e. Wedding Album (Social Events) - Any size album accepted
3a. A digital jpeg file of the image must be submitted along with any photograph entered. It must be sized to 800 by 1000 pixels. If you have an 8x10 file, an easy way to do this in Photoshop is to go to File>Automate>Fit Image and enter 1000 for both height and width. Please use this format to title your file - Last Name_Title-Of_Print. (For example: Cheswick_Simple_Elegance.jpg)
3b. A digital jpeg file of each page of the album (including the cover) must be submitted with each album entered. Please put all images in a folder and number the images in a consecutive order. Please use this format to title the folder - Last Name_Title_Of_Album. (For example: Cheswick_Sara_and_John)
4. The maximum number of prints/albums that a member can enter at each meeting is four (4) for judging. Digital jpeg files must be submitted of the entire album following the sizing requirements in #3. Number the files in sequential order.
5. All Photographs must be titled. "No title" or "untitled" is not an acceptable title. Albums are not titled.
6. A subject may be entered more than once at the Print Critique. For example, if you photograph a family, you can enter any member in that family in another print. Also, a photograph that was contained in wedding album may be entered in the wedding photograph category. This is drastically different from the State, Regional and National print competition rules. Our goal is to help you select the strongest of your images to enter at State, Regional and National.
6. Prints and Albums will be judged on a thumbs up/down method and will need a majority of thumbs up to receive a merit towards the Distinguished Photographer’s Award.
3 judges will require 2 thumbs up.
4 judges will require 3 thumbs up.
5 judges will require 3 thumbs up.
7. Distinguished Photographer’s Award is an award that was created by the Phoenix Professional Photographers Association. If you renewed your AzPPA membership, by April 30, 2006, your local PPPA print merits have been transferred. If you did not renew by April 30, 2006, any past merits from PPPA were forfeited.
8. You must receive 25 “Print Critique Print Merits” to earn the Distinguished Photographer’s Award.
9. Judges will be Master Photographers, or have received the APPLE Award from the AzPPA or have completed the national judging class. In the event that a judge doesn't meet either of the three requirements, they will only be used upon the approval of the Print Critique Chairperson and Jury Foreman. Judges will not score prints in which they know the maker of the image if they feel that it may affect their judgment. Judges may not score, challenge or make comments about their own images, a spouse's image or images made by someone that works for the same studio.
10. Prints/Albums may only be entered once. Even if you make changes to a print/album, it still may not be entered again in our Print Critique. You are encouraged to send the new print/album to State, Regional and National competitions.
11. The AzPPA Print Critique Chairperson along with the Jury Foreman have the full authority to decide any questions not specifically covered by these rules. They may also disqualify entries and remove members from the print competition room, if any member acts in an unprofessional manner during or after the print competition. Their decision will be final.
The primary purpose of this competition is to learn and improve. Please participate!
*This update (3/7/2007) supersedes all former print rules and updates.
First meeting is free. Non-members $25. Held at the Fiesta Resort Conference Center 2100 S Priest Drive Tempe, AZ 85282 Tel: (480) 967-1441 Download Directions
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PPA Super Monday Monday May 17, 2010
Learn from fellow professional photographers and earn a PPA National Merit at the same time. Info is coming soon on programs available. If you happen to be traveling on this date check out a Super Monday program that's happening in the location where you'll be. http://www.ppa.com/education-events/sm_new.php
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AZPPA All Day Sunday June 6, 2010
Arthur Levi Rainville, M.Photog., Cr, CPP, API,
The FIVE ATELIERS an Artistic Journey through Creative Expressionism
If you are searching for new answers for your photography, your business or your personal soul – you need to spend special time with Alchemist Arthur Levi Rainville.
Arthur offers a whirlwind tour of Art and Heart, inspiration and emotion. His poignant stories and private encouragements will set the stage for renewed self-exploration. Drawing from his poetic, evocative Mansuesco style, he will lead us through inventive creative photographic sessions that will set the tone by adhering to a simple credo: “an artist’s job is to deepen the mystery.” We will take an active role in images via Arthur’s fabled masterpieces called “Allegory.” These Gestalt inspired classics, steeped in romantic overtones, will serve as a muse for our visual imagery. His unique ‘photo-paint’ method of Gathering evocative elements together in an image is reminiscent of the Pre-Raphaelite artists of the Symbolist period.
Arthur will offer his Five Ateliers (artist’s studios) as a way to breakdown and attune to the elements of making more beautiful and meaningful portraiture.
The First Atelier will reveal Technique –
from a reinterpretation of Caravaggio’s Chiaroscuro to cutting-edge
digital intrigues. Techniques revealed will encompass the Vaporoso scene
layering of Italian Renaissance, Twilight via the latest LED light technology,
and melancholic poses from two centuries of classic art.
The Second Atelier will explore Aesthetic –
from creating the lost profundity of Vermeer to
reinterpreting fine art for today’s savvy consumers.
The Third Atelier will make it Personal –
discovering a private inner force to create
deeper imagery through hidden strengths.
The Fourth Atelier will touch Spiritual –
understanding the power of outside forces on one’s work.
The Fifth Atelier will tie it all together through Alchemy –
Alchemy was known as the spagyric art after the Greek word
meaning to separate and to join together.
We will celebrate a Visual Journey and marry it with a
new mysticism for an exciting visual signature style.
This reawakening visionary will offer an artistic fusion of ideas designed to guide imagery to a heightened sense of wonder....mixed media anyone?
And yes......NO STARVING ARTISTS ! Arthur will share innovative ideas and techniques to drive the savvy consumers of today to us for the latest and greatest. As new-age Heartists, we will embark on a journey to take a tender look into a world of “HeartStories.” Arthur will share how we can translate ‘the love’ into genuine income in these challenging times. Believing that in this high tech world, we silently all crave High Touch, Arthur will lead us on a natural journey of sensitive portrayals perfect for brides and grooms, families, ‘matures’ and all ‘women of affection.’
Arthur will play with our mind, tug at our heart and return us to our world changed forever. If you need to add new energy to your photography and income to your business, not to mention a little sigh to your life - this is the time, this is the place for you.
Arthur's Bio
Arthur has been creating stunning photographs, wrapped in intrigue, atmosphere and romanticism, for over 50 years. With his life’s work being lovingly displayed on three continents; he has been touted as, “the Poet Lauréate of Photography, one of the most sensitive, artists of our time.”
Working out of his decorous studio in the historic waterfront district of New Bedford, Massachusetts, he is widely known for his muted, granular color work. Refinements of this life’s passion lead to his lyrical, quixotic Mansuesco style of today. Defying a definable formula, Mansuesco, much like Impressionism, is a plurality of looks. An innate quality of light coupled with a compositional choreography is akin to his signature style. In a one-man show at the French Cultural Center, his work was astutely referred to as “... a synthesis of observation and imagination blended with a palette of gauzy colors.”
Arthur has taught portraiture professionally for 30 years, inspiring the budding or seasoned photographer to look to Art and Heart as they face the blank canvas. Besides being a noted touring lecturer, he is a prolific author with four published books on the Creative Spirit and living an Artful Life. As our industry’s resident ‘Sage,’ Arthur continues to spread the word that personal style matters.
Now Executive Director of the New England Institute of Professional Photography, his life-long commitment to photographic education is focused on building a contemporary 21st century professional development experience.
His time is devoted and divided between private portrait commissions, photographic consultancy and teachings and his experiential fine art studies and gallery work.
Check out Arthur's web Site www.studiorainville.com
AZPPA Monthly Meeting June 7, 2010
6PM - 6:45 Speed Mentoring, Networking and New Member Orientation
6:45 Member Spotlight
7PM Arthur Rainville Part Duex! (AKA Encore!)
First meeting is free. Non-members $25. Held at the Fiesta Resort Conference Center 2100 S Priest Drive Tempe, AZ 85282 Tel: (480) 967-1441 Download Directions
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AZPPA Monthly Meeting July 12, 2010
6PM - 6:45 Speed Mentoring, Networking and New Member Orientation
6:45 Member Spotlight
7PM Adam Nollmeyer
First meeting is free. Non-members $25. Held at the Fiesta Resort Conference Center 2100 S Priest Drive Tempe, AZ 85282 Tel: (480) 967-1441 Download Directions
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Scott Hargis Architechtural Lighting Workshop August 1, 2010
Workshops are taught in staged, new construction “model” homes that present the typical challenges confronting a residential interiors photographer in the field. Throughout the 9-hour day, Scott demonstrates techniques and coaches students as they shoot multiple rooms under real-life conditions. Time is taken to review results, and all participants have the opportunity to guide the curriculum in the direction that suits their specific needs.
InteriorPhotoWorkshops.com
8:00 – 9:00 Arrival, Unpacking Gear, Introductions, Organization, Coffee
9:00 – 9:30 Boring lecture begins (theory, light, camera settings, etc.) Make sure you have coffee.
9:30 – 10:30 Boring lecture is over! Scott demonstrates a shot. We’ll take it
step by step, reviewing photos as they are made (I’ll be shooting tethered), and discussing each step of the process to the final image.
10:30 – 12:30 We divide into 2 groups. One group will spend the morning upstairs working on bedrooms/bathrooms, and the other will work on complex multi-room setups downstairs.
12:30 – 1:30 LUNCH!
1:30 – 2:00 Debrief from the morning, and Q & A session
2:00 – 4:00 Back to shooting; if you were upstairs in the morning, you’ll spend the afternoon downstairs(and vice versa.)
4:00 – 5:00 Scott demonstrates another (more complex) shot. By now
you’ll really understand what’s happening!
5:00 – 6:00ish Wrap-up, Q&A, discussion. Especially, we’ll discuss where
the nearest pub is.
Bio: Scott Hargis is a location advertising photographer specializing in Interiors & Architecture. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Scott also shoots portraiture and adventure sports. Known for his technical expertise and “can-do” attitude, Scott approaches every project with enthusiasm and professionalism, applying creativity and flawless technique to deliver outstanding images under any conditions. A member of the International Association of Architectural Photographers, Scott also teaches photographers’ workshops throughout the United States, and has been widely recognized as a leader in the Interiors photography genre. His work has appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, This Old House, The Los Angeles Times, The East Bay Express, Bay Crossings Magazine, WEND Magazine, and Bay Nature, among others. To see more of Scott's work
Scotthargisphoto.com
Workshops: Since 2008, Scott has taught over 150 photographers in 9 cities, and received accolades from David Hobby (Strobist.com), Larry Lohrman (Photographyforrealestate.net) as well as Matt Kloskowski (LightroomKillerTips.com) and Scott Kelby (editor, Photoshop User magazine), both of whom attended Hargis’ Los Angeles workshop.
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AZPPA Monthly Meeting August 2, 2010
Scott Hargis - Architechtural Photography Lighting Program
Scott Hargis – 'Introduction' to architechtual interiors photography will include lighting diagrams, How-to set-up shots, and finished examples of completed projects. There will be a good amount of Q&A. If you think learning about lighting interiors may not be your "cup of tea" because you are a portrait or wedding photographer, think about where you perform a lot of your photography. Scott's program is definately worth a look.
Bio: Scott Hargis is a location advertising photographer specializing in Interiors & Architecture. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Scott also shoots portraiture and adventure sports. Known for his technical expertise and “can-do” attitude, Scott approaches every project with enthusiasm and professionalism, applying creativity and flawless technique to deliver outstanding images under any conditions. A member of the International Association of Architectural Photographers, Scott also teaches photographers’ workshops throughout the United States, and has been widely recognized as a leader in the Interiors photography genre. His work has appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, This Old House, The Los Angeles Times, The East Bay Express, Bay Crossings Magazine, WEND Magazine, and Bay Nature, among others.
Scotthargisphoto.com
First meeting is free. Non-members $25. Held at the Fiesta Resort Conference Center 2100 S Priest Drive Tempe, AZ 85282 Tel: (480) 967-1441 Download Directions
AZPPA Monthly Meeting September 13, 2010
6PM - 6:45 Networking and Speed Mentoring 6:45 Member Spotlight
7 PM - Kay Eskridge CPP., M. Photog., Cr. - Marketing to Mommies & Hot New Mommy Trends
Babies are born every day--that means that there are a lot of expectant mothers out there! Maternity and newborn photography is your way into that market, but you have to do it right.
Thankfully, Kay Eskridge is here to show you how. She knows the marketing ideas to reach those mothers, from creating partnership marketing plans with doctors and
companies to convincing clients of the value in designing nurseries around your images. She knows how to make even the most self-conscious pregnant woman happy with her poses (a true skill!) and how to get fathers involved (and why). She even knows the portrait programs that will keep the parents returning for all their child's portrait needs.
She knows...and she's going to share this income-producing specialty with you!
Kay's Bio: Combining her passion for photography and her love of people, Kay Eskridge’s studio, Images by Kay & Co. has earned a sterling reputation for high-quality lifestyle portraiture. Kay and her team of women photographers take great pride in not only the imagery they create but also the high level of customer service they provide. Her clientele has come to rely on her to capture images from all of life’s special events, from maternity to newborns, tots to ‘tweens’, High School Seniors to summer family vacations and even intimate images captured through the CelebrateSexy division of her studio.
Her focus on relationships, creative approach to portraiture, unique perspective on customer service and clear vision about business has provided her with much success doing something she loves. Kay is a member and Past President of the Arizona Professional Photography Association, serves as the SWPPA Representative for Arizona and is one of Eastman Kodak’s Approved Speakers. She is a PPA Certified, a Master Photographic Craftsman and holds numerous awards, including the Arizona Photographer of the Year, the Kodak Gallery Elite Award, the Phoenix Portrait Photographer of the Year and the Arizona Illustrative Photographer of the Year.
KUDOS for Kay's Speaking:
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 5:12 PM
To: Kay Eskridge
Subject: RE: testimonial
Kay, just wanted to let you know that your Maternity Marketing webinar paid for itself and them some in less than 48 hours. How often does that happen?? Your ideas and maternity session structure were implemented with mine immediately. So, the next day when I had a design consultation, I was ready to go, and the new client is going with the
deluxe sessions, which is four times more than what I would have offered prior to your webinar.
Thank you so much, Kay, for sharing a wealth of information. In addition to your willingness to share valuable working information, your warmth, inviting personality and professionalism shine through.
I was so impressed with the information provided during the webinar that I also invested in the B.R.A.G. kit, and I look forward to receiving it any day. - Sincerely, Jennifer Okamoto Mililani, HI
Other comments on Kays speaking abilities (PPA Platform Program 2009)
Kay ROCKS!!!
Excellent!
Good energy. Passionate. Pertiinent
Absolutly Outstanding. Litterally had chills and tears in my eyes. THANK YOU
THANK YOU THANK YOU!
WOW! Just spectacular!
Probably going to be my most favorite speaker of all! LOVE her.
Fantastic...one of the best presentations! Kay presented so many ideas with
such confidence and kept the audience involved throughout.
Great material and outstanding presentation. I walked away with tons of ideas. I
was disappointed that this conflicted with boutique seminar though -- when the
7am choices were so lousy.
best speaker of whole conference
Kay is the most dynamic speaker I have seen!!
Made me laugh and cry. Kay was down to earth and made me feel like I was
part of the family. The subject matter was blunt and to the point the way it
should be. Get her back next year.
Excellent, very knowledgeable and would love to see more of her!
She was awesome. The awesomest. Please bring her back over and over?
Kay is a wonderful speaker and gave a phenomenal presentation.
My husband attended this program and LOVED IT.
Great Speaker!
i like the beginner classes like this. wish there were more.
What else can be said about Kay other than she is an outstanding speaker and
photographer!!! Loved her seminar - one of the best I've seen at Imaging USA
2009.
Very engaging, helpful and fun
Kay rocks!
I find myself wanting to revisit alot of what she taught. I liked her alot and it was
cool she pointed out her parents to the class.
kay is very energetic and quite knowledgable. wonderful speaker
the most beneficial session for me thus far... the information i received from kay
was the reason i came to phoenix... excellent material, exceptional
presentation, awesome openess...
very practical and loved her team approach to photography - sharing her
expertise with us!
I loved her class!!!, thanks
Good speaker.
Great information!
Excellent Presentation
Sooooo good. Great speaker for the big to small studios. Very motivating!
Loved her!
This women was AMAZINGLY excellent. Personality, knowledge base and
enthusiatic
WOW... Wonderful
excellent speaker
Wonderful!! Great information!!
would have liked more practicle advise.. on the ground steps to setting up a
studio - what you need to think about re: building vs renting.. at home vs retail
etc...
Inspired me more than I can say! Wonderful speaker and class!
love...love .... love.....Kudos CHEERS!
Outstanding
Amazing Instructor and class!
First meeting is free. Non-members $25. Held at the Fiesta Resort Conference Center 2100 S Priest Drive Tempe, AZ 85282 Tel: (480) 967-1441 Download Directions
Southwest PPA Regional Convention & Affiliated Judging September 17-21, 2010
Attendance at this convention is FREE to AzPPA members. Clear your calendar now for this AZPPA member benefit! It is a benefit of membership. There is no charge to AZPPA mebers. Did I mention you don't have to pay for this great education event? Held at the Arlington Sheraton Hotel and Convention Center in Arlington, TX. For more detailed infomation check out the SWPPA Web site. This is the regional print competition for Arizona photographers to seal prints for PPA National to earn merits toward your Master of Photography degree.
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AZPPA Monthly Meeting October 4, 2010
6PM - 6:45 Networking and Speed Mentoring 6:45 Member Spotlight
7 PM - Jefferson Todd - Business Pricing Program (We can all use some help with that!!)
True Business- Not sure how to price yourself? Should you get a studio? Is there a business model that can help make my business profitable? Jefferson Todd will lead us through information found in the PPA financial survey to help build a financial business plan that we can apply to our businesses.
JeffersonTodd (JT) has been recognized in two Special Wedding editions of Photo district News (PDN) Magazine for his innovative approach to his wedding photography business. He travels domestic and internationally to photograph exotic weddings and portraits for his clients.
Check out JT's work. http://www.jeffersontodd.com
KUDOS for JT's speaking abilities
Here are some responses from my JT's presentations. The subject of his presentation next year will be different, but I’m sure it’ll be very educational for the organization. Cheers! JT
From Pictage PartnerCon:
I recently attended your session at the Chicago Partner Con - loved it!! You were one of the best speakers that I heard during those two days. The presentation was very informative and down to earth. Thanks!! - Joy Jensen
Hey man, it was great to meet you at Partnercon last weekend. Your session challenged me the most out of anyones even though it was stuff I'd already been thinking about, it reminded me of some new things and motivated me to get my act together. I appreciate your willingness to share your ideas to help other photographers out. –Jonathan Thrasher
hey jt - i was in chicago last week and loved what you had to say. I got more out your "class" than any of the others. – Julie Morris
I wanted to say thank you for your excellent presentation at PartnerCon in Chicago this past week. It was a pleasure listening to you speak and I not only learned a lot, but I got a lot of ideas from yourself and the other speakers. – Steve Rosenberg
I was impressed like crazy over your contracts and other paper communications for the client. I was inspired to see how you make it personal for the client. I really feel the client will feel ownership. Thank you I really got alot out of your talk. –Lisa Schaller
Thanks for your session and all of your great info in Chicago. I've been doing this for 20 years and feeling a bit stagnate lately, you really helped me see a new way of marketing myself and reaching the type of bride I want to work with. I was very impressed with your attitude and how you jazzed up your presentation materials.
– Scott Patrick
Other Presentations:
JT, Your presentation was amazing. I could have listened to you talk a lot longer and really get into how you create a unique experience for your clients. I especially love the thing about getting the couples to meet before the ceremony and insisting on the make up artist for the bride and bridesmaids. I've also created different signatures for email communications and plan to get a newsletter going in the next couple weeks. I have a ton of untapped potential clients that I need to reach out to and you gave us a really simple approach on how to do that. Can't wait! Thank you! -Juliet
I learned soooo much from your presentation JT! The biggest thing for me was including images on everything, and just making all of my correspondance, whether it be email or on paper, more visually appealing. I'm never going to miss an opportunity to get my images in front of potential clients again! Thanks JT. :) ~Alyssa - Hybrid Photography
There was SO much (thanks for everything) but the 1st thing that stands out to me... "The customer wants to feel like a superstar." Shannon
Hey JT!!! Your presentation was WONDERFUL! I am going to use all of your great tips for emails and info paks... wow I have a lot to do...lol Take care -Kara
JT, you're awesome. Although it's already been said many times I have to say that getting the images in front of the clients via newsletters, emails, etc, is a simple but great idea. I loved you sharing with us at OSPW. -Ricardo
First meeting is free. Non-members $25. Held at the Fiesta Resort Conference Center 2100 S Priest Drive Tempe, AZ 85282 Tel: (480) 967-1441 Download Directions
AZPPA Fall Fest Figure Study Seminar - October 17-18, 2010
Gerald Hardage CPP, M.Photog., Cr
We head to the southern part of the state to the artist community of Tubac for this year's Fall Fest. We have booked the entire Tubac Country Inn. With the beautiful room decor to use as sets and private grounds this will be an ideal setting for the Figure Study seminar. If you want to stay a the Tubac Country Inn, there are a limited number of rooms at $125 per night, contact bob@bcphotography.com
If you would like to stay at the Tubac Golf Resort we've gotten a special rate of $119 per night. These rooms have two queen beds. Call the reservations department 800-848-7893, let them know you are making a reservation for a group block. The name of the group – AZ. Photography Association. You MUST make your reservation by September 17 to get this rate. Make your reservation early....
This Program will open up your photographic creative juices and get them flowing. While not Glamour or Boudoir style Photography, much of Hardage's instruction can be applied to that genre of photography. Gerald shares how he captures the inner soul of Elegance, Simplicity and Sophistication. God created the most perfect form… the Human Body. Visual images have a direct access to the inner working of the mind. Gerald will show various methods to capture the moods and passions exposing the beauty of the human form in a very tasteful and most flattering way.
The program covers helps you to understand all you need to be aware of when working with the human form as art. Additional topics covered: the approach, marketing, consultation and client/privacy/security, models selection, props, lighting.
This Program will open up your photographic creative juices and get them flowing. While not Glamour or Boudoir style Photography, much of Hardage's instruction can be applied to that genre of photography. Gerald shares how he captures the inner soul of Elegance, Simplicity and Sophistication. God created the most perfect form… the Human Body. Visual images have a direct access to the inner working of the mind. Gerald will show various methods to capture the moods and passions exposing the beauty of the human form in a very tasteful and most flattering way. The program covers helps you to understand all you need to be aware of when working with the human form as art. Additional topics covered: the approach, marketing, consultation and client/privacy/security, models selection, props, lighting. You can check out of Gerald's work through his web site http://HardageFineArtGallery.com
Gerald is a wonderful, soft spoken photographer who has won numerous awards and accolades for his work. He acheived his three PPA degrees - Master of Photography (M. Photog.) Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) and Photographic Craftsman Degree (Cr.) in a three year period while receiving 8 Loan Prints and 27 Print Merits.
Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) Accolade of Photographic Mastery (AMP) Accolade of Outstanding Achievement (AOPA) Accolade of Exceptional Photographic (AEPA) 105 Merits Accomplished all Degrees in 2 years.
Florida Professional Photography Association Florida Education Degree (FED) Florida Degree of Photographic Excellence (FDPE) Florida Degree of Artistic Excellence (FDAE) Florida Service Award (FSA) Fuji Award 2007 Fuji Award 2006 96 Merits Numerous 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Awards Album of the Year Award. Accomplished all Degrees in 4 years. First time in state history anyone has received all 4 degrees at one time.
Professional Photographers of Colorado First Place Senior Portrait 2008 Fuji Award 2008
*Photographer of the Year Orlando, Florida 2005
*Photographer of the Year Jacksonville, Florida 2006
Kudos for Gerald's speaking
Your style and methodologies was so rewarding…You have opened a new door for me and my clients. It is so cool to have such a giving person to share so freely! ….. Davin H., Dallas, TX
Informality, fun, and very in lighting! Your easy going style (a real person) has given me the confidence to branch out and offer my client base a new experience in realizing the human for is God’s greatest creations …
Cindy L., Haydon, CO.
Down to earth …. A “real practical” seminar. Changed my complete attitude about figure study photography…thanks for a big kick start and it was fun and entertaining……I can’t wait to work on all my images!
Mark M., Steamboat Spgs, CO
Educational ………. Complex made so simple…. Workshop exceeded all of our expectations….Charlie and Kathy P., Orlando, Fl.
Shooting with the best instructors in the business and models who are both beautiful and talented, it’s hard to take a “bad shot”. Every time we go on location we learn so much! Having the opportunity to work in pairs to set the shots was interesting – not working with your partner was a great way to challenge ourselves and open up to another viewpoint. With all of the different set and lighting options, we learned how to more creatively address our clients who chose to have fine art portraits; the more we learn about lighting and posing, the better photographers we become! Rob and Sharon, St Augustine, Fl.
AZPPA Monthly Meeting November 1, 2010
6PM - 6:45 Networking and Speed Mentoring 6:45 Member Spotlight
7 PM - It's 8x10 Print Critique time. The Semiannual 8x10 Print Critique is open to anyone! AzPPA members can enter for free, $20 entry fee for non-members
Entries accepted from 6:00pm to 6:45pm the evening of the print competition
We will have an expert panel of judges that will critique your images. This is a
great way to select your images for the regional Print competition, AZPPA State competiton and the 2009 International PPA Print Competition.
1. The main purpose is to help our members select their best images and give guidance on preparing a print case to enter at our annual state print competition, a PPA Regional, or PPA National Print Competition.
2. To help members improve their photography and Photoshop skills.
3. To earn merits for the Distinguished Photographer’s Award.
Qualifications For Print Entry
1. Members of the Arizona Professional Photographers Association may enter the print critique for free. A $20 entry fee is required for non-members.
2. Members must be present at the meeting at which they enter prints and prints must be entered by deadline time. Entries are accepted from 6:00pm until 6:45pm on the day of the meeting.
Print Rules
1. Only 8x10 photographs or any sized albums may be entered. No other print size is allowed. Prints do not need to be mounted or sprayed. (This rule is drastically different to PPA's and AzPPA's Annual Print Competition rules. At the Print Critique, our main goal is to encourage photographers to enter competition and receive the valuable learning experience that is gained by competing. Before entering a print into State or National level competitions, be sure the print meets their requirements).
2. The prints brought for judging must be marked with the category to which they belong. All prints may be entered in the same category.
a. Portrait
b. Commercial/Industrial (Tear sheets may be included to assist judges)
c. Illustrative
d. Wedding Photograph
e. Wedding Album (Social Events) - Any size album accepted
3a. A digital jpeg file of the image must be submitted along with any photograph entered. It must be sized to 800 by 1000 pixels. If you have an 8x10 file, an easy way to do this in Photoshop is to go to File>Automate>Fit Image and enter 1000 for both height and width. Please use this format to title your file - Last Name_Title-Of_Print. (For example: Cheswick_Simple_Elegance.jpg)
3b. A digital jpeg file of each page of the album (including the cover) must be submitted with each album entered. Please put all images in a folder and number the images in a consecutive order. Please use this format to title the folder - Last Name_Title_Of_Album. (For example: Cheswick_Sara_and_John)
4. The maximum number of prints/albums that a member can enter at each meeting is four (4) for judging. Digital jpeg files must be submitted of the entire album following the sizing requirements in #3. Number the files in sequential order.
5. All Photographs must be titled. "No title" or "untitled" is not an acceptable title. Albums are not titled.
6. A subject may be entered more than once at the Print Critique. For example, if you photograph a family, you can enter any member in that family in another print. Also, a photograph that was contained in wedding album may be entered in the wedding photograph category. This is drastically different from the State, Regional and National print competition rules. Our goal is to help you select the strongest of your images to enter at State, Regional and National.
6. Prints and Albums will be judged on a thumbs up/down method and will need a majority of thumbs up to receive a merit towards the Distinguished Photographer’s Award.
3 judges will require 2 thumbs up.
4 judges will require 3 thumbs up.
5 judges will require 3 thumbs up.
7. Distinguished Photographer’s Award is an award that was created by the Phoenix Professional Photographers Association. If you renewed your AzPPA membership, by April 30, 2006, your local PPPA print merits have been transferred. If you did not renew by April 30, 2006, any past merits from PPPA were forfeited.
8. You must receive 25 “Print Critique Print Merits” to earn the Distinguished Photographer’s Award.
9. Judges will be Master Photographers, or have received the APPLE Award from the AzPPA or have completed the national judging class. In the event that a judge doesn't meet either of the three requirements, they will only be used upon the approval of the Print Critique Chairperson and Jury Foreman. Judges will not score prints in which they know the maker of the image if they feel that it may affect their judgment. Judges may not score, challenge or make comments about their own images, a spouse's image or images made by someone that works for the same studio.
10. Prints/Albums may only be entered once. Even if you make changes to a print/album, it still may not be entered again in our Print Critique. You are encouraged to send the new print/album to State, Regional and National competitions.
11. The AzPPA Print Critique Chairperson along with the Jury Foreman have the full authority to decide any questions not specifically covered by these rules. They may also disqualify entries and remove members from the print competition room, if any member acts in an unprofessional manner during or after the print competition. Their decision will be final.
The primary purpose of this competition is to learn and improve. Please participate!
*This update (3/7/2007) supersedes all former print rules and updates.
First meeting is free. Non-members $25. Held at the Fiesta Resort Conference Center 2100 S Priest Drive Tempe, AZ 85282 Tel: (480) 967-1441 Download Directions
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AZPPA All Day HDR Workshop Steve Helmbrecht December 5, 2010
Steve Helmbrecht, M.photog., CPP, MPS leads this look into producing HDR Images. This workshop is for you if you’ve; never seen or can’t recognize HDR; are frustrated with your scenic and portrait photography not living up to its potential; want to enhance your scenic and portrait photography.
Steve will not only demonstrate and explore the potential of High Dynamic Range but also show you how to go beyond HDR software with the incredible tools available in Adobe Lightroom 2!
If you haven’t been using the brushes, gradients and color saturation tools of Lightroom 2 for post production then this is also the workshop for you. You’ll come away from this interactive workshop with the tools available to make your personal and professional photography more satisfying and “dynamic”!
Bring your camera, tripod and laptop if you wish.
Schedule:
10:00am-10:45am Explanation and History of High Dynamic Range photography. Slideshow 1
10:45am-11:00am break
11:am-11:59am Hands on demonstration of HDR technique. Making exposures to be processed.
12noon-1:00pm Lunch
1:00-2:00pm processing and using HDR software (Photomatix Pro) Slide show 2
2:00-2:15 break
2:15-3:30 Post production in Lightroom 2 visiting websites that will enhance your confidence in post production. Slide show 3
3:30-4pm Interactive discussion on Software and technique! Slide show 4
Steve is a second generation photographer. He's been Montana Photographer of the Year. He has a Master of Photography from PPA, is Certified and is a member of the Montana Photographic Society. Check out his work on his web site... helmbrecht.com
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AZPPA Monthly Meeting December 6, 2010
6PM - 6:45 Networking and Speed Mentoring 6:45 Member Spotlight
7 PM - The Sun is My Fill Light
Steve Helmbrecht, M.photog., CPP, MPS
If you’ve been challenged by clients wanting location portraits in mid-day; wanting to learn how to tame your on location backgrounds, baffled by high speed synch photography, then this is the program for you! If you’ve never used f2.8 at 1/8000 of a second with strobe then this is the program for you. Steve will venture into the wilds of shallow depth of focus and Seniors at mid day with no cover! You should come away from this program and be able to set yourself apart from the “Soccer Moms” with a look that will have them scratching your heads. We’ll spend a little time talking a more time shooting….. We’ll be demonstrating Radio Poppers and high speed synch with on camera flash too. Bring your cameras and be prepared to have fun! Check out his work on his web site... helmbrecht.com
First meeting is free. Non-members $25. Held at the Fiesta Resort Conference Center 2100 S Priest Drive Tempe, AZ 85282 Tel: (480) 967-1441 Download Directions
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Greenway MotoPro Photo Lab
